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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.49, 326.20 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.49, 326.20 and 189.97 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.49 : 326.20 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.49/326.20 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.49x = 326.20 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.49x = 61,968.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,968.21/236.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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